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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The Latino Native American Cultural Center is seen on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2019.

Opinion: New residence-hall community will enhance college experience for Latinx students

Mariana Garces, Columnist November 4, 2019

The University of Iowa announced a new Living Learning Community called Unidos would be offered for students who identity as Latinx starting next fall. As a Colombian native, this news made me extremely...

This image released by Focus Features shows Cynthia Erivo as Harriet Tubman in a scene from "Harriet," in theaters on Nov. 1.

Opinion: It’s about time Harriet Tubman’s story was told — but not like this

Emily Creery, Columnist November 3, 2019

Powerful. Emotionally riveting. Applause inducing. Harriet has brought in the crowds for its opening weekend — only a mere 107 years after her death. “Hero” seems like too small of a word for...

Gawker founder Nick Denton walks out of the courthouse on March 18, 2016 in St. Petersburg Florida.

Opinion: Profit seeking forced Deadspin to spin out

Anna Banerjee, Contributor November 3, 2019

Deadspin was found dead in the water when a memo released Oct. 28 telling the staff to “stick to sports” lead to the entire editorial staff quitting the sports blog en masse. It’s impossible to consider...

Cartoon: Earls Tea: Halloweek

Cartoon: Earl’s Tea: Halloweek

Haley Triem, Cartoonist November 3, 2019

City Council candidate Janice Weiner answers questions during an interview with The Daily Iowan in the Adler Journalism Building on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019. Weiner is running against Megan Alter and Laura Bergus for two at-large city council seats.

Editorial: DI endorses Janice Weiner for Iowa City City Council

DI Editorial Board October 31, 2019

Two at-large seats will be filled in the upcoming Iowa City City Council election. It is the opinion of The Daily Iowan Editorial Board that Janice Weiner is best fit to fill one of those seats. The...

christmas decorations

Opinion: It’s never too early to begin Christmas preparations

Krystin Langer, Columnist October 31, 2019

There are two types of people when it comes to the celebration of the holiday season. There are those that begin zealously blasting Christmas music the day after Halloween and the grinches that scoff at...

Little Rock (Abigail Breslin), Wichita (Emma Stone), Tallahassee (Woody Harrelson) and Columbus (Jesse Eisenberg) appear in a scene from "Zombieland: Double Tap."

Opinion: Zombieland: Double Tap is fun, but yet another unnecessary sequel

Emily Creery, Columnist October 31, 2019

Tallahassee, Columbus, Wichita, and Little Rock are back at it 10 years later in Zombieland: Double Tap. Between killing zombies and taking over the White House, our favorite unlikely heroes are the throwback...

Cartoon: Beezle & Bubba: Makin Faces

Cartoon: Beezle & Bubba: Makin’ Faces

AJ Boulund, Cartoonist October 30, 2019

Citizens of all ages participate in the Climate Strike walk. The Iowa City Climate Strike march was one of hundreds taking place around the world on Friday, Sept. 20, 2019. (Reba Zatz/The Daily Iowan)

Opinion: UI communities are lacking in climate action

Becca Bright, Columnist October 30, 2019

In our political landscape, climate change is the most critical issue, yet it is the most neglected. Iowa City is home to a major university and has a front-row seat to presidential campaigns. Knowing...

Icicles form on the Old Capitol on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.

Guest Opinion: Civic engagement must be a top priority for UI

October 30, 2019

I came to the University of Iowa because I loved how embedded the school is within the Iowa City community. As a born and bred Iowan, I liked the idea of staying close to home and attending a public university...

Eddie Murphy stars as Rudy Ray Moore, a struggling performer who strikes it big with a larger-than-life persona in "Dolemite is My Name." [Netflix]

Opinion: Dolemite Is My Name dances the line between blaxploitation and empowerment

Emily Creery, Columnist October 29, 2019

Admittedly, I was unable to grasp the draw of Dolemite Is My Name before watching the film — having seen the trailer dozens of times — but I allowed myself to be swept up into the story, and I left...

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